Job Description

Clicks Group Careers – Senior Forensic Investigator

Senior Forensic Investigator – Clicks Group

Job Purpose
The Senior Forensic Investigator is responsible for minimising fraud risk and losses to the Group through the effective detection, investigation, and prevention of fraud, misconduct, and financial irregularities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role provides strategic insight to protect the Group’s assets, people, reputation, and financial resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end investigations into fraud, corruption, misconduct, theft, procurement irregularities, and policy breaches.

• Proactively identify emerging fraud risks and trends, and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate potential losses.

• Conduct investigations into inventory discrepancies, stock losses, and other operational irregularities.

• Gather, analyse, and review financial records, transactional data, and electronic evidence to identify patterns, trends, and root causes.

• Conduct professional interviews with employees and relevant stakeholders in line with legal and ethical standards.

• Develop and promote fraud awareness initiatives to educate employees on fraud risks, trends, and prevention measures.

• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the forensic plan and improve investigation efficiency.

• Drive recovery initiatives in line with legal requirements to optimise recovery against identified losses.

• Perform fraud and misconduct risk assessments across supply chain and customer-facing environments.

• Contribute to enterprise-wide fraud risk frameworks, including control testing and ongoing monitoring.

• Prepare detailed investigation reports and present findings, trends, and recommendations to management.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Law or Forensic Examination

• Membership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

• National Diploma in Police Administration is advantageous

• Certified Proactive Forensic Analyst qualification is advantageous

• Associate certification in data analytics tools is advantageous

Experience

• 4 to 6 years’ experience in forensic investigations

• Corporate investigation experience within retail, FMCG, or logistics environments

• Experience within law enforcement or prosecuting authorities is advantageous

• Proficiency in data analysis software

Knowledge

• Interviewing and interrogation techniques

• Law of evidence and criminal law

• Labour relations legislation

• Statement taking and case documentation

• Police and court procedures

• Constitutional rights and legal compliance

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced investigation and negotiation capability

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Interviewing and interrogation proficiency

• High-quality report writing and presentation skills

• Conflict management and resolution ability

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Capacity to operate effectively with minimal supervision

Competencies

• Working with People

• Adhering to Principles and Values

• Presenting and Communicating Information

• Analysing

• Learning and Researching

• Following Instructions and Procedures

• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks

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